All About Android (Audio)
431 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -All About Android delivers everything you want to know about Android each week--the biggest news, freshest hardware, best apps and geekiest how-tos--with Android enthusiasts Jason Howell, Ron Richards, Huyen Tue Dao, and a variety of special guests along the way.
Although the show is no longer in production, you can enjoy over a decade of Android in our archives.
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AAA 469: Pixel 4a vs. iPhone SE
April 22, 2020 05:14 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBHuawei Mate 40 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro hands-on, iPhone SE's impact on the Pixel 4a, the Google Card. Hands-on with the Huawei Mate 40 Pro. Hands-on with the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. How the iPhone SE may or may not affect the Pixel 4a. The Google Card might be a debit card managed within Google Pay. OnePlus 8 and Oneplus 8 Pro review highlights. Fortnite is now available in the Google Play Store. Facebook Gaming is bringing easy streaming to its new Android app. Huawei is caught passing ...
468: OnePlus 8 Pro: Legit Flagship?
April 15, 2020 05:36 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBGoogle's own system on a chip for future Pixels and Chromebooks Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing technology Google distribution numbers update Hands-On the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro OPPO Ace2 5G announced Pixel 4a packaging leaks A new Braille keyboard on Android More weather replacements for DarkSky Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa468shownotes Jason - Fender Play (90-days free): http://twit.to/aaa468a Ron - Snap Search: http://twit.to/aaa468b Nick - Disney+: http://t...
AAA 468: OnePlus 8 Pro: Legit Flagship?
April 15, 2020 05:36 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBGoogle's own system on a chip for future Pixels and Chromebooks Apple and Google's COVID-19 contact tracing technology Google distribution numbers update Hands-On the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro OPPO Ace2 5G announced Pixel 4a packaging leaks A new Braille keyboard on Android More weather replacements for DarkSky Read our show notes here: http://twit.to/aaa468shownotes Jason - Fender Play (90-days free): http://twit.to/aaa468a Ron - Snap Search: http://twit.to/aaa468b Nick - Disn...
467: Going Deep on the LG V60 ThinQ
April 08, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBLG V60 ThinQ review, Sooner hands-on, Weather app alternatives Florence Ion reviews the LG V60 ThinQ Mike Wolfson goes hands-on with the rare Google Sooner Weather app alternatives to Dark Sky Pixel 4 finally gets the option to require open eyes for Face Unlock Google Pixel Buds 2 might be just around the corner YouTube Music is tweaking the Library tab making it much better Chrome for Android might soon play nice with multiple screens Hangouts Meet is about to lose the Hangouts name Read our...
AAA 467: Going Deep on the LG V60 ThinQ
April 08, 2020 04:54 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBLG V60 ThinQ review, Sooner hands-on, Weather app alternatives Florence Ion reviews the LG V60 ThinQ Mike Wolfson goes hands-on with the rare Google Sooner Weather app alternatives to Dark Sky Pixel 4 finally gets the option to require open eyes for Face Unlock Google Pixel Buds 2 might be just around the corner YouTube Music is tweaking the Library tab making it much better Chrome for Android might soon play nice with multiple screens Hangouts Meet is about to lose the Hangouts nam...
466: The Flavors of 5G
April 01, 2020 05:27 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBBye-bye Dark Sky, Astro Slide 5G, OnePlus 8 incoming Dark Sky weather app is bought by Apple. Google is doing away with April Fools jokes. Planet Computers kicks off the Astro Slide 5G. Huawei's P40 Pro is powerful but still lacks everything Google. OnePlus 8 gets an event date and it sounds really nice. Xiaomi Mi 10 shows how its phones are getting pricier. LG might be saying goodbye to its upper-midrange G series. Google redesigned Google Podcasts and brought much-needed features. Code hint...
AAA 466: The Flavors of 5G
April 01, 2020 05:27 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBBye-bye Dark Sky, Astro Slide 5G, OnePlus 8 incoming Dark Sky weather app is bought by Apple. Google is doing away with April Fools jokes. Planet Computers kicks off the Astro Slide 5G. Huawei's P40 Pro is powerful but still lacks everything Google. OnePlus 8 gets an event date and it sounds really nice. Xiaomi Mi 10 shows how its phones are getting pricier. LG might be saying goodbye to its upper-midrange G series. Google redesigned Google Podcasts and brought much-needed features....
465: Sooner Sale of the Century
March 25, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 49 MBAndroid 11 Developer Preview 2 is out Andrew Martonik does a first look at the LG V60 ThinQ The Google Sooner goes on eBay for dirt cheap The Galaxy S20 is finally getting its camera software update Essential's unreleased PH-2 and PH-3 phones are shown off Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro is a lot of phone for not much money Zoom's app store ratings have returned to normal Google Translate can transcribe speech now Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOk...
AAA 465: Sooner Sale of the Century
March 25, 2020 04:23 - 1 hour - 49 MBAndroid 11 Developer Preview 2 is out Andrew Martonik does a first look at the LG V60 ThinQ The Google Sooner goes on eBay for dirt cheap The Galaxy S20 is finally getting its camera software update Essential's unreleased PH-2 and PH-3 phones are shown off Xiaomi Redmi K30 Pro is a lot of phone for not much money Zoom's app store ratings have returned to normal Google Translate can transcribe speech now Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWB...
464: Clean Your Android
March 18, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBSamsung will disinfect your smartphone Coronavirus delays Nokia Android 10 updates Zoom's Android app rating goes down because of the recent rise in demand Android 10 report card EU to introduce "right to repair" laws LG V60 ThinQ launches this week Red Magic 5G goes official Unpeeling the truth about the Escobar Fold 2 Motorola Edge with a curved display leaked TAG Heuer's latest Wear OS watch Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2...
AAA 464: Clean Your Android
March 18, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBSamsung will disinfect your smartphone Coronavirus delays Nokia Android 10 updates Zoom's Android app rating goes down because of the recent rise in demand Android 10 report card EU to introduce "right to repair" laws LG V60 ThinQ launches this week Red Magic 5G goes official Unpeeling the truth about the Escobar Fold 2 Motorola Edge with a curved display leaked TAG Heuer's latest Wear OS watch Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQur...
463: A Smokin' Chromecast Dongle
March 11, 2020 04:43 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAndroid can run on the iPhone Android can also jailbreak an iPhone Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra A Chromecast Ultra running Android TV is in the works The Pixel 4a is leaked and we know everything The good and bad of YouTube Music's upload feature Oppo Find X2 Pro is priced like Samsung flagships Vivo NEX 3S 5G has an impressive screen-to-body ratio Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe...
AAA 463: A Smokin' Chromecast Dongle
March 11, 2020 04:43 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAndroid can run on the iPhone Android can also jailbreak an iPhone Hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra A Chromecast Ultra running Android TV is in the works The Pixel 4a is leaked and we know everything The good and bad of YouTube Music's upload feature Oppo Find X2 Pro is priced like Samsung flagships Vivo NEX 3S 5G has an impressive screen-to-body ratio Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VR...
462: Google's Empty Stadia
March 04, 2020 05:40 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBGoogle cancels Google IO 2020 Pixel Feature Drop brings new... features Stadia isn't a hit with indie game developers LG V60 ThinQ is launched with dual-screen attachment Oppo teases a smartwatch that looks just like the Apple Watch Black Shark 3 is a gaming phone for the budget-minded Vivo shows off its Apex 2020 concept phone design Why Joe Maring is switching back to Spotify from YouTube Music Moment is pulling out of the Android development scene Mario Kart Tour gets a huge multiplayer up...
461: Dumbing Down of Android
February 26, 2020 05:41 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBInside Android 11 Developer Preview 1 Sony Xperia 1 II is pricey Huawei Mate XS might get a wider release than the X Honor View 30 Pro lacks Google services YouTube Music is trialing user-uploaded music Samsung's Find My Mobile push notification error HTC plans a 5G flagship for 2020 Microsoft is bringing its Defender software to Android Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pub...
460: We Roll Like TCL
February 19, 2020 06:00 - 2 hours - 55.8 MBMatteo reviews the Oppo Reno 2 Matteo shows off the Doogee S68 Pro, N100 and N20 Mobile World Congress is canceled Essential is canceled too, forever Android 11 landing page goes live early Differences in 5G among Samsung's phones TCL concept phone sports a slideout display Galaxy Z Flip display is technically glass, with a catch Motorola Razr is incredibly tough to repair Gmail APK shows signs of upcoming Inbox features Google's Socratic app helps with homework HQ Trivia ran out of money but...
459: Good Fold, Bad Fold
February 12, 2020 05:04 - 1 hour - 44 MBSamsung unveils the Galaxy Z Flip and S20 series Moto Razr is universally panned Mobile World Congress might get canceled Motorola announces the Moto G Power and G Stylus YouTube Music internal beta is testing music library uploads Play Store paid out more than $80 billion to developers How wearables can continue to improve over time Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml...
458: Z Flip Fold Gap Gate
February 05, 2020 04:40 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBGoogle Photos leaks videos to other users Huawei comes out strong in 2019 Google hardware pales by comparison BlackBerry phones appear to be over Android Flash Tool makes ROM flashing easier Google Maps prank creates virtual traffic jams Google Phone app will soon record calls First hands-on leak with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=61...
457: All About Snake Wrangling
January 29, 2020 05:34 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBThe Samsung Galaxy Z Flip gets outed Google is working on a messaging app for business Microsoft invites developers to get started ahead of the Surface Neo Nearby Sharing is bringing Airdrop functionality to Android Google IO dates are revealed Motorola Razr has a launch date byte is a new social media app from the creator of Vine Google Translate's new Transcribe feature will be awesome Niantic drives a lot of tourist revenue through its walking events The Hisense A5 is a totally e-ink smart...
456: Another Week, Another Leak
January 22, 2020 05:35 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBTK Bay reviews the Mobvoi Ticpods Pro TK Bay goes hands-on with the Nex Doc 2 Verizon FIOS offers free Stadia to new customers A Pixel 4a that supports 5G? Google releases three new Android experiments The LG G8x is a great Nintendo DS emulation system Price details for the Galaxy Z Flip leak Huawei appears to be doing well in light of the US ban Google Play Store may stop with "App Updated" notifications Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurV...
455: Putting the Limited in Unlimited
January 15, 2020 06:11 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBThis week, we ask Father Robert about his favorite Android-y things he saw at CES last week, also the Galaxy S20 is leaking like crazy, OnePLus 8 coming to Verizon, a circular phone in a rectangular world, the continued success of Pokemon GO, your email, and more! Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=539776798&single=true Jason - Photoshop Camera (Early Access) http...
454: Some Rando
January 08, 2020 05:37 - 2 hours - 56.2 MBCES 2020 is underway New Assistant features announced Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite TCL shows off its first phones including a foldable concept OnePlus reveals its Concept One with Electrochromic glass Razer Kishi is a gamepad with a Nintendo Switch vibe Samsung's SelfieType is a keyboard without the keyboard Xiaomi Miija camera streamed private videos to Nest Hub users Pulse SMS is going open source Google News is getting rid of digital magazines Read our show notes here: https://...
453: The Best of 2019
December 31, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBJoin Jason Howell, Florence Ion and Ron Richards on a look back at the best All About Android moments of 2019! Hosts: Jason Howell (https://twit.tv/people/jason-howell) , Florence Ion (https://twit.tv/people/florence-ion) , and Ron Richards (https://twit.tv/people/ron-richards) Subscribe to All About Android at https://twit.tv/shows/all-about-android.
452: 2019's Best Android Stories
December 24, 2019 19:00 - 1 hour - 40.1 MBRich Communication Services aims to improve messaging on Android Huawei loses its ability to use Google services on its new phones Dark theme fever hits the app development world Sundar Pichai is named the CEO of Alphabet Premium smartphones that cost $1000 aren't dominating as much Android 10 releases with a full rebrand of the platform Google workers speak out and in so doing, find themselves out of a job Fuschia is acknowledged by Hiroshi Lockheimer Artificial Intelligence is in everything...
451: The Motorola Scrolla
December 18, 2019 05:53 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBDavid Imel went hands-on with Oppo's under-display camera tech ARCore is rolling out new occlusion support Android phones in Turkey will suffer thanks to antitrust case Small percentage of Americans are buying $1000 smartphones OnePlus teases the new Concept One to be shown at CES Google Assistant can now translate speech Android Messages now includes verified SMS and Spam protection Chrome 79 rollout has been suspended due to file storage bug Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com...
450: Not Even the Caboose
December 11, 2019 04:31 - 1 hour - 43 MBSnapdragon 865 will enable 5G at scale Electronic ID may be coming to Android 11 Motorola announced the Moto One Hyper Google Photos now has private messaging Google Assistant reintroduces Keep integration Pixel phones are going to receive feature updates Craigslist finally has an official app Fortnite tries to enter the Play Store again and fails Samsung's clamshell flip phone will cost around $850 Pablo Escobar's brother is taking on Apple with a foldable Read our show notes here: https://d...
449: Google Gripes for Sundar
December 04, 2019 07:13 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBLarry and Sergey handoff Alphabet and Google to Sundar Pichai A new Android malware threat called STRAND HOGG Telco RCS implementations are exposing users to vulnerabilities Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 865 and 765 platforms Florence Ion has a first look of the new Lenovo Smart Display Matteo's Hardware Shack with: Doogee S95 Pro, Doogee S68 Pro and Doogee N100 Honor V30 and Honor Magic Watch 2 Honor 9X and Oppo Reno2 Private messaging to share your Google Photos The Google Play Store's Best o...
448: Deep Fake But for Renders
November 27, 2019 05:31 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBBlack Friday Deals Google Stadia quality issues Android's new "Ambient Mode" Samsung's Android 10 update schedule A viewer email asks "how long is Google expected to support Stadia?" Galaxy S11+ renders leaked? Google's plans for Linux kernel support in Android Another viewer asks what happens when Google shuts down Cloud Print? WhatsApp's upcoming "delete messages" feature Another viewer emails in with some love for Google Hangouts Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadshee...
447: Android Fun Time
November 20, 2019 05:42 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBJason goes hands-on with the new Google Stadia to show how it runs with a Pixel 4 Jason gives a first look at the new Nvidia Shield TV 2019 Francisco Franco details how he looks for opportunity when developing a new app Google decided to finally release RCS Chat for everyone in the US Motorola unveiled the upcoming Moto RAZR foldable smartphone Motion Sense is shown as a control mechanism for a DJ An emailer looks back at his time modding the original Moto RAZR Another emailer has a problem w...
446: NVIDIA Shield Toblerone
November 13, 2019 05:59 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBRon goes hands-on with the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro A look through the new Disney+ app Is the Pixel 4 worth upgrading to? Steep discounts for the Pixel 4 for Black Friday are upsetting early adopters Who is the Pixelbook Go for? Should I root and room my Pixel-C tablet? How do I find contacts easily in the Pixel Launcher? Why won't Google support the original Pixel phone longer? Should I buy a Pixel 4 XL or an iPhone 11 Pro? Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX...
445: Enhance That Feature!
November 06, 2019 05:08 - 1 hour - 47 MBThis week, we discuss Google Play Points, Moto Razr leaks, Xiaomi CC9 Pro and Mi Watch, Moto 360 3rd gen, tons of app news, your email, and more! Read our show notes: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=1136495001&single=true Jason - Wrestle Up! (Free/ads) - thanks, Burke: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hanna.wrestling Flo - Lunescope (Play Pass!): https://play.google.com...
444: Conspiracy Ears
October 29, 2019 23:30 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBAlphabet might buy Fitbit The US carriers produced their own flavor of RCS TCL's foldable concept phone is a trifold device The Huawei Mate X foldable phone is about to release in China RED gets out of the phone business Motorola announces the Moto G8 Plus Headed South is a game that taps into the Soli radar on the Pixel 4 Google says Project Treble is making a difference in updates Google released a bunch of new experimental Digital Wellbeing apps Read our show notes here: https://docs.googl...
443: The Cult of Kotlin
October 23, 2019 04:16 - 2 hours - 55.8 MBThis week, we talk with Nick Butcher and Florina Muntenescu from Google about the Android Developer Summit happening tomorrow, also Flo checks in with her Pixel 4, how Samsung's Galaxy S10 can be unlocked with any fingerprint, the new Motorola Razr has a date, your email, and more! Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=2065728506&single=true Jason - Reflecty (7 day t...
442: Made By Google Again
October 16, 2019 04:20 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBThe Made By Google event showcased all of Google's next phase of hardware Florence Ion and Duncan Jaffrey give a first look of the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL Flo and Duncan also go hands-on with the new Nest Mini The Google Pixel Buds were kept at arms distance, but they are finally truly wireless Flo had some hands-on time with the Pixelbook Go and knows exactly who it's for The Nest Wifi brings an Assistant speaker and mic to the mesh networking hardware Read our show notes here (https://do...
441: Digital Shaming
October 09, 2019 03:59 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIt's Pixel-palooza. We're going to talk about everything we think we already know about the Pixel 4 and 4XL. We'll also talk about the new GMS requirements set forth by Google, the new Google Assistant, the specs coming out in the Pixel 4, Microsoft's Surface Duo, and so much more. Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=939690885&single=true Ron - Scarlet Notes https:...
440: Finger Play
October 02, 2019 04:14 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBThis week, we discuss an avalanche of Pixel 4 APKs that leaked, car crash detection on Pixel devices, the OnePlus 7T (unboxing AND review), the ongoing saga of the Huawei Mate 30, Mario Kart Tour, your email, and more! Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSHBWBauEEQurVOknpj-NNgo2BIXS72SAaRpexKGZDeWe-VRklzbBQHfoe5a6RO5gWcw1KxebBO-uRe/pubhtml?gid=1434673107&single=true Ron - Astro Party (FREE) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.ast...
439: Shiny Chinese Phones
September 25, 2019 04:46 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBMatteo Doni goes hands-on with the new Huawei Watch GT 2. Matteo Doni also shows off the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi Mi 9T, and the Honor 20 Pro. Google unveiled its new Play Pass subscription service. Huawei announced the Mate 30 Pro with 7680fps slow-motion camera. Xiaomi announced the Mi 9 Pro 5G and the Mi Mix Alpha. Samsung Galaxy Fold owners can replace the display one time only. Pocket Casts is now shifting to a free app with a new subscription tier as an option. Read our show notes here:...
438: Bologna Has a First Name, it's Huawei
September 18, 2019 04:39 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBGoogle announced its upcoming Made by Google event for Pixel and Nest devices. Stadia is likely to appear on Android TV boxes in 2020 with Android 11. OnePlus announced its Oneplus 7T Pro launch and included pictures of the device. Huawei's event will unveil the Mate 30 Pro with a ridiculous 7680fps slow-motion video capture. Samsung is considering merging the Note and Galaxy S lines to make room for the Fold. The Fairphone 3 is the most repairable phone in the eyes of iFixit. What kind of Pi...
437: LG G8X is a Metaphorical Chonkster
September 11, 2019 05:31 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBJason reviews the JBL Link Bar along with the optional SW10 wireless subwoofer. Pixel 4 continues to leak like crazy including a new astrophotography mode. David Ruddock from Android Police discusses why the Pixel is both exciting and a dud at the same time. The LG G8X brings the foldable dual-screen approach to IFA in Berlin. HMD Global is on a tear with new devices including the new Nokia 6.2 and Nokia 7.2 phones. The Motorola One Zoom has four rear cameras, but it's uncertain how good any ...
436: The Phone Nobody is Talking About
September 04, 2019 05:55 - 2 hours - 56.3 MBAndroid 10 is official and launching on all Pixel phones, plus a number of other phones are updating too. Jason Howell gives his thorough review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. Juan Bagnell covers the differences between the US and the overseas variant of the LG V50. Huawei is launching its Mate 30 at the end of the month and it likely won't have any Google apps on it. The Fairphone 3 is an ambitious and ethically produced midrange phone. CamScanner is pulled from the Play Store after Kas...
435: Talkin' Android 10 with the Android Team
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBAndroid revealed its huge rebranding effort for Android 10. Android brand decisions are part of a larger push toward inclusivity and accessibility. How the community has responded to the branding changes. The difficulties of nailing a universal gesture navigation system. How third party launchers will integrate with the new gesture system. How Easter Eggs in Android came to be and some of the best ones from the archives. Dave Burke and Dan Sandler name the Android release they feel had the mo...
434: Google All Grown Up
August 21, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 39.5 MBChanges to the app review process in the Play Store will mean a delay of days. The Huawei Mate X is delayed once again and foldables are sad. HTC is now licensing its brand name to other smartphones. Assignable Reminders in Assistant could make family life a bit more manageable. Google Play now offers ebook rentals, but there's a free alternative. Google Go cuts down the size of the search app to the bare-bones basics. Nvidia's GeForce Now cloud gaming service is coming to more Android device...
433: Gesturing Towards Nowhere
August 14, 2019 05:11 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBSamsung Note 10 and Note 10+ are as premium as smartphones get. First look at the new JBL Link Bar with Android TV and Assistant. Android Q Beta 6 is out which means the final release is next. Huawei details HarmonyOS, its open-source Android replacement. Pixel 4 will reportedly have a 90Hz 'Smooth Display' refresh rate. Play Services update is killing battery life on a number of devices. Google Lens AR now interacts with Netflix print ads. Read our show notes here: https://docs.google.com/sp...
432: Flagship Phone Therapy
August 07, 2019 04:38 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBFlagship phone sales are dipping while the midtier gets stronger. Google flips the script on how it presents search engine options in the EU. Play Pass offers a collection of premium games and apps for a monthly fee. Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a new tablet for fans of premium Android slates. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 adds a rotating bezel to the popular watch. Fossil unveils the Gen 5 Series with options for men and women. LG teases its hardware announcement for IFA 2019. NVIDIA might be ne...
431: Android OH YEAH!
July 31, 2019 03:49 - 1 hour - 37 MBGoogle keeps revealing big features of the Pixel 4 months ahead of launch including a Soli radar. Oppo an Vivo are both touting displays that wrap around the device. Samsung is showing off the changes made to the Galaxy Fold. Samsung also opened up reservations for the as-yet-unannounced Note 10. Android Auto got a huge update and it's rolling out to in-dash devices now. The Nintendo Switch now has an unofficial Android port. ZTE Nubia Z20 brings 8K video recording to the mobile phone world. ...
430: Nerd Circles
July 24, 2019 03:51 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBGoogle puts a price on people's face scans. ASUS Rog Phone II is unveiled and its a gaming powerhouse. Ara Wagoner reviews the Mobvoi TicWatch Pro 4G smartwatch. Tinder is skipping the Play Store for payments to keep more of its generated revenue. Xiaomi thinks 64MP cameras are the next big thing in mobile photography. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus has leaked before its official announcement. YouTube Music gives new controls over video and audio playback. Huawei assures the public that it d...
429: People Are Gonna People
July 17, 2019 03:55 - 1 hour - 37.1 MBAndroid Q will launch with limited gesture support for third party launchers. Google employees listen to a small sampling of Assistant queries to improve the algorithm. JBL Link Bar is finally released, bringing Android TV to a soundbar. Sling's new AirTV Mini brings Android TV to the dongle form factor. Google Translate gets better with auto-detection of language using the camera. Amazon and Google finally make good on bringing Prime Video and YouTube together. Qualcomm updates the Snapdrago...
428: Know When to Roll 'Em
July 10, 2019 04:23 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBMicrosoft is placing shortcuts to uninstalled apps in the share menu. Jason reviews the Huawei MediaPad M5 lite mid-range tablet. Pixel 4 XL renders leak revealing more about the upcoming device. Sony is working to unveil a rollable phone concept sometime this year. Android Q beta 5 leaks and new features are trickling out slowly. The Motorola Xoom gets charged and the gang takes it for a spin. A mega-feedback section filled with questions and comments from fans of the show. Read our show not...
427: Kind of a Big Phone
July 03, 2019 02:03 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBHuawei is allowed back in the US again Ron got a weird message on his OnePlus 7 Pro Our guest, Matteo Doni, shares his review of the Nokia 4.2 Android TV and Chromecast are slipping in numbers Samsung's planning a foray back into flip phones A new navigation feature is coming in Android Q Beta 5 Read our show notes here: https://twit.to/aaa427 Ron - Ceri Launcher: http://bit.ly/2NtGLku Matteo - Airline Manager 3: http://bit.ly/2NwcBwW Flo - Cam Scanner: http://bit.ly/2NwcjGm This Week's Poll:...
426: Tablet-palooza
June 26, 2019 05:06 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB• Google is getting out of the tablet making business. • Android Auto's update UI is rolling out to some in-dash units. • Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is released by Niantic. • Xiaomi announced the Mi CC lineup for the younger generation. • The Google Pixel 4 might have P3 color gamut support. • YouTube is testing the hiding of comments in its Android app. • A FedEx worker panics when spotting a Huawei phone being shipped from person to person. • A preview of Jason's review of the Walmart Onn ...